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Saturday, August 11, 2018

NFL players take the knee and raise fists in preseason game





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· Aug 9
The first NFL games kick off today, I want to show my continued support for the players & their decision to stand against . I thought about taking a new photo but was afraid I wouldn’t be able to get up this time
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· Aug 10
NFL players renew protest, kneel during national anthem before first preseason game

NFL players kneel during national anthem before first preseason game
A pair of Miami Dolphins football players took a knee during the national anthem before the…
thehill.com
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· Aug 9
Before we enjoy this game lets take some time to ponder that more than 60% of the prison population are people of color. The NFL is made up of 70% African Americans. What you witness on the field does not represent the reality of everyday America. We are the anomalies...
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· Aug 9
My brother continued his protest of systemic oppression tonight by taking a knee. Albert Wilson joined him in protest. Stay strong brothers!✊🏾 📸
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· Aug 10
“As a man, I've got to stand for something,” said Jacksonville Jaguars’ Telvin Smith.

Some NFL players kneel or raise fists during anthem before preseason games
Jacksonville Jaguars player Telvin Smith, who did not take the field during the anthem,…
nbcnews.com
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· Aug 10
The NFL players are at it again - taking a knee when they should be standing proudly for the National Anthem. Numerous players, from different teams, wanted to show their “outrage” at something that most of them are unable to define. They make a fortune doing what they love......
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· Aug 10
.....Be happy, be cool! A football game, that fans are paying soooo much money to watch and enjoy, is no place to protest. Most of that money goes to the players anyway. Find another way to protest. Stand proudly for your National Anthem or be Suspended Without Pay!
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· Aug 10
NFL players get between 47%-48.5% of all revenue, per the 2011 CBA. So that's not "most of the money" going to the players.
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· Aug 10
Trump says NFL players are “unable to define” what they’re protesting. The players actually have been quite clear in articulating that they are protesting racial injustice and police brutality.

The NFL players are at it again - taking a knee when they should be standing proudly for the National Anthem. Numerous players, from different teams, wanted to show their “outrage” at something that most of them are unable to define. They make a fortune doing what they love......
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· Aug 9
We are protesting systemic oppression. Basic human rights for everyone. Not just the priveledged. cc: (If you know the photog, pls tag w photo credit)

Kenny Stills... Still taking a knee against systemic oppression. Still standing with Colin Kaepernick.…
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· Aug 10
Across the NFL, protests against social injustice continued last night — including at the Eagles game, where and others pushed for criminal justice reform.

Malcolm Jenkins, Chris Long Continue National Anthem Protest
Eagles star Malcolm Jenkins raised his fist in the air as teammate Chris Long draped…
nbcphiladelphia.com
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· Aug 10
Trump reignites anthem fight with NFL players

Trump Chides NFL Players `At It Again' in Kneeling During Anthem
President Donald Trump called for players in the National Football League who kneel during…
bloomberg.com

https://twitter.com/i/moments/1027899907984830464?cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjc18y&refsrc=email

 https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2018/08/10/nfl-issues-statement-after-rash-of-preseason-anthem-protests/
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